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Share Repurchase Programs (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2018

Share Repurchase Programs

Share repurchase programs

In billions					Remaining as of
Authorization Date		Authorized			March 31, 2018
November 2, 2016 (“2016 Repurchase Program”)		$	15.0		$	13.9
December 15, 2014 (“2014 Repurchase Program”)			10.0			—

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